Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1296

A flicker of disgust passed through Celeste’s lowered eyes.

What a waste–no skills, no abilities, lacking in both wisdom and courage, unable even to be ruthless. How could someone like that accomplish anything significant?

But when she lifted her gaze, her eyes shone with renewed light. “You have a kind heart, my love. I didn’t fall in love with the wrong man.

Having made his decision, Oliver found himself unexpectedly calm.

He cupped Celeste’s face in his hands, imagining a future where they ran away together–living in secrecy, enjoying a life of wealth and leisure. That idea didn’t sound half bad.

He had known glory once, served the kingdom, and given his all. Who didn’t value their life? He wasn’t doing anything wrong.

And honestly, to speak what shouldn’t be spoken–whether he stayed or left the Southern Frontier, it would hardly matter. After all, Louis and the others didn’t hold him in high regard.

“Send for Carl. I need to discuss things with him. If we are to leave, we’ll take everyone with us,” Oliver instructed.

Carl had once been the drill master at Silverstone Estate, and Oliver had brought him along to the Southern Frontier.

Oliver hadn’t known that Zoey had sent her people along with him. When Celeste arrived, she had discreetly removed all those spies. Now, everyone left in Redstone Manor were trusted confidants.

by the plan but

to the luxury of the capital, enjoying a comfortable life as

But

come

and comfort, why would he stay here and

to the frontlines, could they sit idly by? They would be expected to fight too. It would be a

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leave with Oliver. They had accumulated a fair amount of wealth in Redstone Manor. If they could take that with them, they would live comfortably, no matter where they went. Whether or not they returned to the

if Oliver fled from battle, it would bring disaster to his family. Even if he didn’t lose his

if Oliver didn’t care, why should

the war imminent, Oliver would send his wife and young son back to the capital. So, they needed to buy some supplies for the journey. He also needed to send the household servants back, so

gave it little thought. After all, Oliver’s wife was not one to endure hardship. Why would she want to stay in a war zone with

a month old–leaving the child in such a

The

for the journey were procured. Five carriages were prepared, along with boxes, crates, and several crates of local Southern

skilled in managing a household, with both the strength and the

Oliver’s concubine and child returning to the capital, this

but feel a